I have only been a member of StackOverflow for a couple of days and was not aware that multiple edits of a question will kick a question into Community Wiki mode. I am now very mindful of the edit rules.

I was not trying to bend the rules -- I originally had problems getting the code posted, and this accounted for half of my edits. Others in the community also helped out, which I am grateful for.

It took time to write and was subsequently updated with good investigation on my part. (although ultimately others will be the judge of this.) As a result if the outcome of the question is founded it should enhance my reputation and more importantly be of benefit to the community.

StackOverFlow is a game changing resource which has helped me out many times and so now I want to try to give what I can back.

So this is a plea - please be kinder to noobs trying to make a contribution.

Can the original question please be added reverted from Community Wiki mode?

While I agree it's a dupe, I think he's specifically requesting that his specific question get moved back -- although I'm pretty certain not even diamond mods can do that.
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John RudyDec 7 '09 at 21:50

@Smurfsnorting I can asure you there is no deception intended what so ever on my part just noob ignorance - why would I use my name if that was part of my character. I asked about the possibility of reasking it another way and was told that it was likely that I would be reported for abuse for trying to bump. I have to say I am not finding this a terribly friendly place at the moment.
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user140039Dec 7 '09 at 22:05

Um, I think you may have misunderstood what I wrote -- the question is a duplicate ("dupe" is short for duplicate); I meant no ill will nor harm to you -- and in fact was trying to argue in favor of keeping this one open. I do mention that I don't think mods can do that, but again, I'm not attacking your character; I understand and empathize with your situation.
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John RudyDec 7 '09 at 22:17

@Smurfsnorting - sorry for my misunderstanding (I am from the UK and thought it meant duping doh!) and thank you for your support.
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user140039Dec 7 '09 at 22:36

No problem, it occurred to me when I read your response that there was a slight miscommunication there somewhere. :)
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John RudyDec 7 '09 at 22:37

Thanks Jeff - can I re-ask it a different way for the reasons I gave above without getting reported for abuse. If not I'll get over it and chalk it up as a lesson learned. On a different note: Thanks for all you work on SO it really is a game changer and I applaud you sir.
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user140039Dec 7 '09 at 22:12

you can delete your question and start over, if you like -- given the # of edits it seems it took a while to "get it right". I have no problem with that.
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Jeff Atwood♦Dec 8 '09 at 0:07

oh, and flag your question for mod attention if you need it deleted. Just use the "flag" menu option and explain what you want.
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Jeff Atwood♦Dec 8 '09 at 0:10

Thanks Jeff I appreciate your time on this. Ironically it had been partly answered and as it has now been fully answered so as not to complicate things further I will leave it as is. Fascinating mind food! Cheers
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user140039Dec 8 '09 at 15:36